US threatens 50 per cent tariffs on Canada cars, steel

Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on the US will apply from September 8. -AP

US President Donald Trump has escalated the country's trade stand-off with Canada, announcing plans to raise tariffs on a range of Canadian imports to 50 per cent from January 1, 2027.

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